Stack heater
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- Location: Summit Hill Pa.
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Hitzer50-93
- Coal Size/Type: nut or pea Blaschak anthracite
I'm sure this has been asked before, but does anyone use a stack heater on a Hitzer 50/93? When I have it ripping pretty good I see stack temps like 180/190 (outer surface) which makes me think there's enough heat in the pipe for a stack heater to work. Thoughts? Are they worth the effort? Also, I see temps of 475 to 510 or so on the top of the stove, right above the firebox. can it go more or is that about enough for that stove?
- freetown fred
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- Location: Freetown,NY 13803
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: HITZER 50-93
- Coal Size/Type: BLASCHAK Nut
If my memory serves me--it's been tried with lil satisfaction--personally I've got a ceiling fan real close above mine & that distributes the heat well. I also got one of them thar eco-fans ( the $20.00 special) that moves the heat somewhat but not real impressive. Might be if I got the $150.00 model I might be happier, but not worth that kinda $$$ to me.